ROSEMARY ~ For Remembrance

ROSEMARY ~ For RemembranceRosemary has long been associated with improving memory & sprigs were worn by students taking exams in ancient Greece. Nowadays, it is rosemary oil that is popular. In Britain the plant has traditionally been used for remembrance, it was thrown by mourners as the coffin was lowered at a funeral. Shakespeares interest in floriography is shown in Hamlet, when Ophelia says, Theres rosemary, thats for remembrance; pray, love, remember. It is believed that

On some farms in Shropshire

• 24 ct Gold

• Large (20 cm)

Cleopatra was said to wear it as her secret weapon in seducing Mark Anthony and Julius Caesar

and the wood traditionally used to make witches’ besoms (broomsticks) and wands

that when St Valentine was imprisoned he crushed the violets growing outside his cell to make ink which he used to write messages to his lover

He was sometimes called “Robert

• Adjustable (One Size) — up to ~20 cm at longest

ease chest infections and reduce fevers

because of the delicate lace like flowers

Growing wild where little else will thrive

• Sterling Silver